Summary

Since the banning of Aetherworks Marvel, various U/B Colossus decks have been doing well on MtGO, and might just be an excellent answer to the questions that this format poses. The powerful Metalwork Colossus, supplemented by additional copies through Sanctum of Ugin has proven to be a powerful engine since the Colossus was spoiled. However, the U/B color combination hasn’t been the weapon of choice for all players, as one player on MtGO has done well recently with a U/R version that we’re featuring today.

The main primary difference between this version and the U/B version can be found in the creatures. Maverick Thopterist and Ravenous Intruder both want cheap artifacts in play on the early turns of the game. When put it out on turn 3, Maverick Thopterist has the ability to let you tempo the game out very quickly. Similarly, a Ravenous Intruder with several small artifacts in play threatens to deal an impressive amount of damage, usually forcing the opponent to block it every turn. This deck also has the “free win” aspect to it when you deal a big chunk of damage with Ravenous Intruder and then Fling it.